East Grinstead Rugby Football Club are utterly devastated to hear the tragic news that the Police Sergeant who lost his life in Croydon, was our Head Coach, Matt Ratana.

Matt was an inspiring and much-loved figure at the club and there are truly no words to describe how we are feeling.

We would like to take some time as a club and community to begin to comprehend what has happened.

Our deepest and sincerest condolences go to Matt’s loved ones, family, friends, colleagues and to our community rugby family at this most terrible time.

Bob Marsh, Chairman & Andy Poole, President
East Grinstead RFC